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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Jacksonville, FL for 2024

Jacksonville is the most populous city in the state of Florida with a population of 911,507. About 13.4% of residents are over the age of 65 and the city provides a number of quality health care services for its senior community. The warm and humid climate is often helpful to seniors with chronic health conditions. Seniors living in Jacksonville have access to excellent medical facilities such as the Memorial Hospital and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.

Nursing home care is best suited to seniors who require full-time medical care and assistance. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638. Due to the high cost of nursing home care, seniors who don’t require constant medical care may want to look at alternatives such as assisted living and in-home care.

This guide aims to assist seniors who are looking at nursing home care in Jacksonville. It discusses the costs of nursing home care in Jacksonville and nearby cities and the cost of alternative care options. Financing options for nursing care and details of free resources are also discussed.

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Nursing Home Costs in Jacksonville, FL

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638 for a semi-private room and $9,885 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638. This is similar to the state monthly average cost in Florida, which is $8,669. The average monthly charge for nursing home care in Jacksonville costs $882 more than the national average of $7,756. Nursing home care costs on average less per month in Jacksonville than in the neighboring cities of Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Naples.

Jacksonville

$8,638

Florida

$8,669

The United States

$7,756

Miami

$9,095

Tampa

$9,946

Orlando

$9,125

Naples

$10,391

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638 for a semi-private room and $9,885 for a private. The cheapest senior care option in Jacksonville is adult health day care at an average monthly cost of $1,408. Those that are able to stay at home may opt for home health aide services at an average of $4,433 per month or homemaker services at an average of $4,385 per month. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Jacksonville is $4,150.

Nursing Home Care (Semiprivate Room)

$8,638

Nursing Home Care (Private Room)

$9,885

Adult Health Day Care

$1,408

Home Health Aide Services

$4,433

Homemaker Services

$4,385

Assisted Living

$4,150

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Jacksonville, FL

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Jacksonville, FL

The city of Jacksonville is a popular place to retire and offers a range of quality free services to seniors. A number of these services aim to make life easier for seniors choosing to remain in their own homes while some may assist those in nursing home care. 

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In-home Respite Care(904) 630-0966The City of Jacksonville runs a respite care program to provide temporary relief to caregivers providing full-time care to a loved one. Getting a break can prevent caregiver burnout and delay the placement of a loved one in a nursing home. Sitter respite services are provided to low to moderate-income households caring for a senior over the age of 60. There is no charge for respite care services.
SHINE(888) 242-4464SHINE is a program of the Department of Elder Affairs that is run by Elder Source. The program provides free advice and assistance for seniors requiring Medicaid. The volunteers assist seniors in applying for Medicaid to help them pay nursing home care expenses in Jacksonville. There are income restrictions when using Medicaid for nursing home care and seniors are expected to contribute all of their income towards their care. 
Transportation(904) 630-0801The City of Jacksonville provides free door-to-door transport to 17 senior centers located throughout the city. A hot, nutritious meal is served at midday each day at these senior centers and breakfast is served twice a week. There is no charge for these meals but a donation is always appreciated. Additionally, seniors can take part in activities such as gentle exercise classes, educational lectures and social events at the centers.  

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